FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

EDUCATION LN

Carrying EDUCATION LN over R FRK TROUBLESOME CRK

@ JCT of KY 160, Knott, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
52 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: EDUCATION LN

The EDUCATION LN bridge in Knott, Kentucky carries EDUCATION LN over R FRK TROUBLESOME CRK. It was built in 2000, making it 26 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 25.3 meters (83 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 88 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Kentucky bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 51.9 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How EDUCATION LN compares

▲ 12.7
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Top 17%
Higher load rating than 83% of Kentucky bridges
134
Bridges in Knott · 17 in Poor condition
EDUCATION LN 51.9 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
75.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
12.3
Essentiality /15
14.0
Special reductions
−6.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
51.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2000
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
25.3 m (83 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
88 vehicles/day
Structure Number
060C00072N

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether EDUCATION LN is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare EDUCATION LN against other structures in Knott and across Kentucky. Kentucky bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for EDUCATION LN?

EDUCATION LN in Knott, Kentucky has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is EDUCATION LN inspected?

EDUCATION LN's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 88 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EDUCATION LN is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for EDUCATION LN?

EDUCATION LN has an NBI inventory load rating of 51.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining EDUCATION LN?

EDUCATION LN is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is EDUCATION LN and does age affect safety?

EDUCATION LN was built in 2000, making it 26 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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